By Mary Parsons, MS, RD While any time is a good time to hydrate, we consider it a healthy habit to sip on a glass of water during your meal. Some people claim that drinking water during meals can hinder digestion, but there is no evidence that stomach acid or enzymes are significantly diluted by drinking …
By Rachael Derr, RD Q: How do I find sodium counts when eating out. A: Given the increased sodium values found in many restaurant meals, it is important to know how much sodium we are consuming when eating out. First, try to do some research about the restaurant’s menu prior to getting to arriving. Many restaurants …
By Rachael Derr, RD Exploring local San Diego restaurants is one of my favorite hobbies. San Diego restaurants are as eclectic as the various neighborhoods in town, with chefs that make magic in the kitchen every day. Chef Oz from Cueva Bar is one such chef whipping up delicious magic at one of my favorite …
Q: What’s the Best Way to Stay Hydrated as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle? Recently, studies have come out with reports that drinking a set amount of water each day might not be as important as previously thought. For many years, we have been told to drink 8 – 8 oz. glasses of water every …
By Rachael Derr, RD Q: “I love my barbecue but hate feeling guilty after I order it. How can you make barbecue healthier?” A: Summer is here and I know I can’t get barbecue off of my mind! Here are some tips to make your barbecue a healthier choice at restaurants, when the weather is too hot …
By Rachael Derr, RD Ahh one of the world’s most sought after sweets… the donut. Fried dough, topped with sugary icing and sometimes stuffed with cream or jelly. Definitely not waistline-friendly. Although it’s perfectly fine to indulge every once in a while, transforming the donut into something a little more health conscious can help take …
Chances are you’re still dreaming about the long holiday weekend and missing all that great food you enjoyed. If so, today’s top choice, the Simply Grilled Chicken Burger at Red Robin, has you covered! With loads of flavor and so much less work than prepping and grilling at home, we’re all for a diet-friendly choice …
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By Sara Lucero Throughout the year, we hear about the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables. This is even more true during September, Fruits and Veggies More Matters Month. Whether you are picking them fresh from your own garden, defrosting your favorites from the freezer or pulling out the can opener for a quick addition …
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Makes 4 Servings Ingredients: 4 oz wt. of Fancy Lettuce Mix (washed)4 Tbsp. Citrus Vinaigrette (see recipe below)2 Vine Ripened Beefsteak Tomatoes*4 Vine Ripened Roma Tomatoes*12 Red Grape Tomatoes, cut in half*12 Yellow Pear Tomatoes, cut in half*1/8 tsp. Salt4 Tbsp. Basil, cut 1/8” julienne8 Large Basil Leaves4 Garlic Croutons (see recipe below)4 Tbsp. Seasoned …
Keep the good food coming without doing in your diet, thanks to dietitian-recommended menu choices like the options at Casa de Pico located just outside of San Diego. Mexican food choices often get a bad rap and are some of the first to get left out of the New Year diet, but take a look at these Healthy Dining …
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